Toolmaker - Shift Pattern

Toolmaker – Shift Pattern
£45,000 - £48,000 (Including Shift Allowance)
Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (6-2pm\2-10pm\10-6am)
Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Toolmaker / Maintenance Technician looking for an opportunity to work in a high-volume automotive production environment? Join a well-equipped, fast-paced toolroom where you’ll play a key role in supporting plastic injection mould tooling and ensuring the smooth operation of production processes. If you thrive under pressure, enjoy problem-solving, and have a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect role for you!

Working independently while being part of a close-knit team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing injection mould tools, ensuring high-quality production with minimal downtime. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently to meet tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform routine servicing and maintenance of injection mould tools in line with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) schedules.
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Support production teams by providing on-site repairs and maintenance at the moulding press.
• Carry out minor modifications and improvements to injection mould tools.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all maintenance activities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• Time-served apprentice toolmaker with ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• OR Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience working with plastic injection mould tooling (preferably in the automotive industry).
• Strong bench hand skills.
• Competent in milling, turning, and grinding operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

This role offers stability, career progression, and the chance to work in a modern, well-equipped toolroom in a leading automotive manufacturing environment.
• Competitive salary
• Full training provided where required
• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities
• Work with cutting-edge manufacturing technology

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